The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ aims to tackle long-term challenges for New Zealand, including mental health, child poverty and homelessness. The […]
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Budget 2019: Mental Health – Expert Reaction
The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ includes a big boost in funding for mental health. A $1.9 billion package includes: A new […]
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Government’s response to He Ara Oranga – Expert Reaction
The Government has responded to the recommendations from the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry report, He Ara Oranga. All but […]
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Canterbury earthquakes and mental health – Expert Reaction
The Canterbury earthquakes had widespread adverse effects on mental health, according to a new review. University of Otago researchers reviewed […]
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Cannabis link to depression, anxiety and suicide – Expert Reaction
A new review investigates the link between cannabis use during adolescence and the risk of developing major depression, anxiety and suicidal […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2018
From finding the alleged Golden State Killer to ‘gene-edited babies’ – it’s time to take a look at the issues […]
Continue readingMental Health and Addiction Inquiry – Expert Reaction
The Government has released the report from the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry. The Inquiry’s recommendations include suggestions to form […]
Continue reading2017/18 provisional suicide statistics – Expert Reaction
The Chief Coroner has released the provisional suicide statistics from July 2017 to June 2018, which indicate the suicide rate […]
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Antidepressant helps prevent heart problems – Expert Q&A
A popular antidepressant has been shown to prevent further heart problems in people with depression and a history of heart […]
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Thai cave rescue: psychological effects – Expert Reaction
Five days since they were discovered in a cave in Thailand, the 12 young football players and their coach remain trapped, […]
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